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Sam’s Club 6 Box Tops on a Pack make helping your school easy! #MyBlogSpark

Did you know that just by purchasing your favorite grocery and supply items, you can help your school earn money at the same time? I know that many of the items we use on a daily basis have the familiar 'Box Tops' for Education coupons on the outside of the packaging. What I didn't realize is that … [Continue Reading...]
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#Project365 (366) – week number two

Project 365 (or 366, I'm still trying to decide what I'm supposed to be calling it!) is going well so far! I can't believe I am actually remembering to take photos! In fact I keep taking more than one and then have a hard time choosing which to use. My phone's camera and the Instagram app have been … [Continue Reading...]
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Bacon Bagel Sandwiches #recipe bring smiles

Let's get one thing straight right now, this sandwich is not great for you. It is simple, quick, delicious, crunchy, tangy and made from things that like to clog your arteries. Please tell me that you aren't going to try and lighten it up with fat free sour cream or turkey bacon, that defeats the … [Continue Reading...]
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Hens Clutch of #Giveaways 1/13 – 1/19 {linky}

Happy Friday! I just now realized that it's Friday the 13th! Unlike some people, I don't mind the 13th. I know that my step-dad considers 13 to be his lucky number so I hope he has an amazing day today!! The kids have a four day weekend and we're supposed to be getting hit with some lake effect … [Continue Reading...]
6 Comments Tagged With: giveaway linky, Link Up, Linky
Be the next PromGirl or win the Ultimate Prom Giveaway at PromGirl.com!

My daughter is no where near old enough for dances, let alone Prom (thank goodness!). That day will come eventually though and we'll be shopping for THE dress before I know it! Every girl wants that perfect dress for Prom! Well girls now's your chance to win one! I just heard about two amazing … [Continue Reading...]
10 Comments Tagged With: prom dresses, PromGirl.com, teen shopping
On Our Table
Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday

My son and I are both lactose sensitive. While we don't often let that stop us from enjoying our favorite foods, I do try to make them without adding unnecessary milk. That's where Silk comes into the picture. We both enjoy drinking Silk products in smoothies and on their own -- especially the … [Read More...]
Tagged With: holiday cooking, pumpkin, Silk
Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}

Our annual family reunion was this past Saturday and we always have a ton of delicious treats to share while we visit and catchup. I've been so hungry for Apple Pie lately that I went searching for the perfect recipe to take with me. I combined two favorite pie recipes into this one big delicious … [Read More...]
8 Comments Tagged With: apple pie, apples, potluck dish
Spring Brunch Strata with ham, potatoes and cheese #EBbrunch

Recently, I threw a fun egg themed brunch where I focused on creating recipes that use nutritious Eggland's Best eggs. I thought I would share just one of the dishes that I served to my guests. I decided to make a cross between a strata and a frittata -- this is what I came up with after reading … [Read More...]
6 Comments Tagged With: brunch, casserole, eggs
Home & Garden

DIY Rustic Wheel Herb Garden How-To #MiracleGroProject
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Gardening should be fun! I love to … [Read More...]
20 Comments Tagged With: container gardening, DIY, gardening tips, herb garden, herbs, how to, kitchen garden

DIY Photo Frame Menu Board with Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator
I know I have been saying it a LOT, but it is almost time for our kids to go back to school! Nine more days until the big day! We have been getting … [Read More...]
6 Comments Tagged With: back to school, crafts, menu planning, organization
Family Moments

Dad and The Giant Dinosaur :: Throw Back Thursday #tbt
I have wanted to participate in Throwback Thursday for a while now, but I always forget! Not today! I dug out some old photos and hope to remember to … [Read More...]
3 Comments Tagged With: #TBT, dinosaur, memories, mydad, old photos, travel

Preserve Memories with a DIY Photo Album Recipe Book #CanonPIXMA
This is a sponsored conversation inspired by the Canon PIXMA MG7120. All thoughts and opinions are genuine and 100% my own. For more information on … [Read More...]
27 Comments Tagged With: #CanonPIXMA, crafts, gift guide 2013, gift ideas, home printing